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Nonimmigrant Visas 

A temporary working visa, or status, is utilized by an employer who seeks the work of a foreign national for a fixed  period of time.   There are approximately 30 different categories of nonimmigrant or temporary visas, seven of which are commonly used by U.S. employers. A nonimmigrant working status expires after the statutory maximum period is reached. Depending on the nonimmigrant category, the maximum period may range from one to seven years, with limited exceptions.  The following is a brief description of some of the most widely-utilized nonimmigrant working visas: 

H-1B               H-2B               L-1A/L-1B                  E-1/E-2 

E-3                  O-1                  P-1                              TN 

There are also many other types of nonimmigrant visas.  Each nonimmigrant visa classification might allow a foreign national to enter the U.S. to study, visit, attend a conference/seminar, receiving training, etc.